Wacky Computer

[jade]

Computer's been acting a bit wacky lately.
Here are some symptoms:

1) I try to order at a website, I could not place multiple items in the cart. Each time I add one, the previous gets deleted.

2) I tried to log onto another site. Each time I get directed to my account page. When I go to another area, I am prompted for my user/pass. When I enter them I am directed to the account page again. This circle continues

3) I deleted my cookies, and Temp files, rebooted computer...Same result

4) I attempted system restore. Tried to go back 2 days when all worked.
Computer responds that restore filed. I cannot use system restore. I tried several diff dates.

5) I have a Maxtor external drive hooked up now. That shouldn't affect restore would it?

I only use it to back up music, photo files>

Any ideas, or what I should do/try?

I have Norton 2006, Spy sweeper, AdAware, and Spybot...
They located nothing.

 

[lazaruslupine]

First off make sure the software u mentioned is updated, if not do a scan again. What Browser are you using? I would suggest mozilla firefox if you're not already using it, its much better than internet explorer and if you have problems you just have to reinstall

 

[Greg]

Yes, and make sure cookies are still allowed with your browser.

 

[jade]

Computer finicky

Cleared my cookies, temp internet files etc.

Ran NORTON, SPYSWEEPER, SPYBOT, ADAwARE

REBOOTED COMPUTER

Tried the website again..Entered my login/password...Logged in okay, but as I try to move thru the site, the message asks me to insert my pass/log AGAIN!!

This goes around and around...Very Odd.

I tried my upstairs computer, and got thru no problem!!

I am also still unable to use system restore...I cannot revert back to a day when the comp was working normally.

There are other issues remaining, such as VERRRY LAGGY at times, hanging when attempting to shut down.

Some websites load slower than others.

I am using IE 6.0

I hate to think of it, but could it be time for a THOUROUGH CLEANING......As in wiping the hard drive and starting over??

I AM NOT GOOD at that, and in the past, when my son's comp got F'ed up, it cost 100.00 to get it cleaned, and have the OP system and files restored/loaded....

Does anyone usually go this route, WIPING the HD, at any given time!!

Is it like a check up for the computer, or is it a last resort?

Can I use a program to do this (wipe HD) is there an easy way??


DO I NEED TO DO THIS??

Thank you all fir the help, and the forthcoming replies..

I look forward to using your expertise to solve my problem.

Have a great weekend!!